Youth Services- Youth Services Officer
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Job OpportunitiesThese are the different ways you can apply for a job with Coffee County Government:Apply in person at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza in the Personnel & Benefits Department. (931) ###-####Download an application online and mail it to: Personnel & Benefits, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite #3 Manchester, TN 37355, or you may fax it to us at (931) ###-####.Email application and/or resume to heather@Applications are now being accepted for a Youth Services Officer Position with Coffee County Youth Services. We are seeking a qualified candidate who holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a closely related field. Candidate must also have at least two years of experience working with children and families (which may include relevant college internships or field placements).ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:The Youth Services Officer will have the following responsibilities: assist clients in completing necessary court forms before, during, or after their case is heard in Coffee County Juvenile Court. Will also be responsible for assisting in scheduling, preparing for, and conducting mandatory meetings with clients and other outside agencies including the Department of Children's Services, all three local school systems, and other collateral agencies. The Youth Services Officer will also be subject to the following duties including but not limited to: random drug screening of clients, monitoring the completion of community service assignments, handling unexpected crisis phone calls or visits, referring clients to appropriate agencies in the community for needed services, including emphasizing the accountability of clients and their parents/guardians regarding the completion of court-ordered requirements. The Youth Services Officer will be expected to perform any special assignments as given by the Director of Youth Services.Physical demands of the work environment include: walking, written and verbal communication, sitting, standing, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift 25 pounds. Must also be able to speak English as a primary language, perform basic mathematical functions, and exhibit sound problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Must possess basic computer skills as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of and strict adherence to all confidentiality laws and regulations as mandated by the Tennessee Code Annotated. Candidate must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Candidate must also pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.Please mail completed application/resume to: Coffee County Personnel & Benefits, Attn: Heather Shelton, Personnel & Benefits Coordinator, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 3, Manchester, TN 37355. Employment applications are available at under Government, Departments, Personnel & Benefits. You may also pick up an Employment Application or drop your Applications and Resume off at the Personnel Drop Box located by the Office of Personnel & Benefits in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza.Employment Application is required in order to be considered for the position.COFFEE COUNTY, TN, IS AN EEO/AA/TITLE VI EMPLOYER.#J-18808-Ljbffr